Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 255 A Chaotic Dance of Demons (Please Subscribe)

It wasn't just the head of the Zhao family.

Two of Shen Xuan's acquaintances were also among them.

Hou Feifan and Nangong Guang, the other two powerful figures among the demonic cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture, were also sitting around a jade table.

Wanmeng cast a spell to open the secret chamber.

After Wu Yulan entered, the three major demonic cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture gathered together.

Wanmeng closed the secret room.

Wu Yulan said coldly, "Shen Xuan is gone."

Did he notice us?

"I don't think so!"

Wu Yulan pondered for a moment and said, "However, Shen Xuan's martial arts techniques are strange."

“He left in such a hurry that even if he didn’t notice you, he would have become suspicious.”

Wanmeng asked curiously, "You're so wary of Master Shen? Isn't he a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

Nangong Guang, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and said, "Shen Xuan is no ordinary early Foundation Establishment cultivator. His hand thunder talisman alone is extremely troublesome."

"Many years ago, the renowned Netherworld Butterfly Mother perished at his hands."

Wu Yulan chimed in, "Senior Brother Nangong is right. Every time I encounter him, I feel uneasy and extremely frightened."

"This person must have many methods to restrain our sacred skills."

A hint of hatred flashed in Nangong Guang's eyes as he said, "How about the three of us join forces and eliminate this person first?"

All eyes turned to Hou Feifan.

He is the strongest among the three demonic cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture.

"Forget it, let's not complicate things. Shen Xuan didn't participate in the war between the Dao and the Demons. Forcibly dragging him into this might not be a good thing."

Nangong Guang asked, "What if he insists on taking the lead?"

"He's courting death, so he can't blame us!"

"Elder Hou is absolutely right. Junior Sister Yulan, what do you think?"

"Yulan seconded the proposal. I'm afraid that if we really have to take action, the three of us will have to attack with all our might to be effective."

"According to Tianxiang Pavilion's intelligence, Shen Xuan's strength is unfathomable, and he has many methods. He is proficient in lightning magic, lightning escape techniques, ice magic, and water magic, and also has three corpse beasts comparable to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment stage, as well as thousands of Yin-devouring demonic insects."

"Moreover, he's carrying hundreds of lightning and poison talismans. He's really not easy to deal with!"

"So what if he has many tricks up his sleeve! With the three of us attacking together, he's doomed!"

"Nangong Guang said angrily."

"This matter will be discussed later!"

Hou Feifan looked at the Zhao family head.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, how have you considered the relocation matter?"

The Zhao family head coughed lightly and said, "This matter needs to be reported to the patriarch for a decision."

Nangong Guang said impatiently, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, don't make a mistake! The three of us will sign a blood pact, with Fellow Daoist Wanmeng acting as guarantor!"

"Flying Phoenix Mountain within the territory of Liang Kingdom is a second-tier top-grade Daoist temple, and it also possesses a rare second-tier high-grade earth fire! It is far superior to your current Tiger Ridge!"

The Zhao family head's expression was solemn.

"Fellow Daoists, give me two months, and I will surely give you a reply. What do you say?"

"no!"

Hou Feifan said coldly, "Ten days! Just ten days. If the Zhao family is unwilling after ten days, then this matter is off!"

"Let's meet on the battlefield!"

The head of the Zhao family looked at Hou Feifan and the other two.

They showed no intention of backing down.

He sighed.

"Okay, ten days it will be!"

"I will reply to the three fellow Daoists within ten days."

……

Ten days later.

Tiger Ridge.

He Zhengming summoned thirty-nine Foundation Establishment cultivators from the sect, the Zhao family, and independent cultivators to discuss important matters.

Even Shen Xuan, Lin Danshi, and Dai Qishi were summoned.

That day, when Shen Xuan saw Wu Yulan at Tianxiang Pavilion, he suddenly felt a pang in his heart.

This is the warning sign from the innate ability to "seek good fortune and avoid misfortune".

That's when he realized it.

The Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion also conceals powerful demonic cultivators.

There are far more than just these two saintesses in front of them.

If they join forces, they could pose a threat to him.

Shen Xuan made a decisive decision.

Sure enough, he jumped out of the window and escaped.

The feeling of palpitation didn't disappear until I left Qingyang Market.

"In Qingyang Prefecture, only Hou Feifan and Nangong Guang possess this strength!"

"Could it be that they are all hiding in the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, causing me such unease?"

Tianxiang Pavilion is a neutral force.

No one is allowed to engage in private fights in the pavilion.

Otherwise, it would mean making an enemy of the entire Tianxiang Pavilion.

"Wanmeng is the branch manager of this Tianxiang Pavilion; she won't make a move!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

If they could catch him off guard, Hou Feifan, Wu Yulan, and Nangong Guang would strike at the same time.

It is indeed a bit troublesome.

After all, these were three late-stage Demon Realm cultivators.

He is a Core Formation seed from the Blood Spirit Sect, one of the three upper sects of Liang Kingdom.

In a true life-or-death battle, there is no one Shen Xuan can underestimate.

At this moment, He Zhengming was speaking eloquently.

"According to reliable intelligence, the Blood Spirit Sect's demonic cultivators disguised themselves and infiltrated Qingyang Market, intending to sacrifice all the rogue cultivators in the market and turn them into demonic soldiers."

Shen Xuan frowned slightly and glanced at the Zhao family head.

The Zhao family head looked astonished and asked, "Fellow Daoist He, how can we allow the Blood Spirit Sect to act so perversely and do whatever it wants!"

"There are tens of thousands of rogue cultivators in Qingyang Market. If they are refined into demonic weapons, the entire Qingyang Prefecture will be reduced to a demonic realm, doomed forever!"

"We must not let the demonic cultivators succeed! Fellow Daoist He, we must report this to the sect and request that they send reinforcements!"

He Zhengming shook his head.

"I've already sent a message to the sect via carrier pigeon. However, don't expect any reinforcements!"

"The war between the Dao and the Demons is not limited to Qingyang Prefecture. All the prefectures and counties along the Song-Liang border are under immense pressure!"

"There's no way we'll get reinforcements anytime soon! But Junior Brother Shen, Junior Brother Lin, and Junior Brother Dai, the three of you..."

In an instant, everyone's eyes fell on Shen Xuan and his two companions.

Shen Xuan, in particular, was at the very front, and most people's eyes were on him.

Shen Xuan sighed softly to himself.

This is a conspiracy.

Among the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Qingyun Sect, only these three have not yet been on the Dao-Demon Battlefield.

With no external support, they turned to internal resources and found their way to help.

He would refuse outright.

Within the Qingyun Sect, this would damage their reputation.

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

The three major demonic cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture pose no threat to him unless they simultaneously join forces against him. As for the formation that Wu Yulan had set up in advance...

He possesses the [Illusion-Breaking Eye Technique], which allows him to see through illusions and perceive the true nature of things.

As long as you don't recklessly charge into the formation, you basically won't be able to hurt him.

There's definitely danger in following He Zhengming into battle.

However, it is still within a controllable range.

"I, Shen, am willing to go on the expedition with Senior Brother He."

"Senior Brother Lin and Senior Brother Dai are skilled in alchemy and weapon crafting, but not in combat. They should stay behind to guard the rear."

After Shen Xuan finished speaking, Lin Danshi and Dai Qishi looked grateful.

He Zhengming nodded: "Junior Brother Shen is absolutely right. Junior Brother Lin, Junior Brother Dai, you and Junior Brother Zhou will guard Tiger Ridge."

"Fellow Daoists, our efforts in sweeping away the demonic cultivators in Qingyang Market have been quite meritorious. I, He, and my four fellow disciples are willing to offer all our merits in exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills as a reward to you all!"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the Zhao family head and the rogue cultivators lit up.

The rogue cultivator Tie Wendao said with great enthusiasm, "I, Tie, am willing to join hands with all the fellow Daoists of the Qingyun Sect to slay demons and eliminate evil!"

He Zhengming smiled and said, "I would be delighted if Fellow Daoist Tie were to come along. In any case, I will do my best to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill for Fellow Daoist Tie."

"I, Tie, thank you in advance, Fellow Daoist He!"

Tie Wendao was highly respected among independent cultivators.

After he took the lead in agreeing, the other cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage all responded in kind.

He Zhengming returned the gifts one by one.

Then, their gaze fell upon the head of the Zhao family.

"The Zhao family will follow Fellow Daoist He's lead. If you need anything, please feel free to ask. The Zhao family will not hesitate to do so!"

"Very good! Speed ​​is of the essence in war! Fellow Daoists of the Zhao family, please lead the way. We will set off now and catch them off guard!"

"it is good!"

After making some arrangements, the Zhao family head led three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Zhao family, along with He Zhengming, Shen Xuan, and more than twenty others, transforming into streaks of light and flying towards Qingyang Market.

Shen Xuan followed He Zhengming at a leisurely pace, keeping a distance of thirty feet from him.

This distance is just right.

You can hide behind him if anything happens.

He secretly performed the "Good Fortune and Avoidance of Misfortune Technique" several times.

It feels really bad.

Although it wasn't life-threatening.

But the inexplicable heart palpitations always made him very irritable.

"If we can save them, we will; if we can't, we'll return to Tingyuxuan!"

Feiyun Mountain has a protective formation passed down from the Su family.

He also set up many killing and illusionary formations outside Tingyu Pavilion.

The nearby Black Dragon Pool has an underwater channel that connects to the Canglang River.

Shen Xuan was 99% certain that he could escape by water from there.

Thirty-two streaks of light flew to a point three hundred miles from Qingyang Market.

In the [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique], one can see wisps of transparent demonic energy ahead.

It seems to exist, yet it doesn't.

Clearly, someone has set up a demonic killing array in front of us.

"Senior Brother He, be careful! Someone has set up a killing formation ahead!"

"The Zhao family cannot be trusted!"

However, at this moment.

There was a loud bang.

Within a radius of ten miles, a chilling wind howled and demonic energy surged.

Nine demonic soul banners appeared one after another, each over ten feet tall. The banners fluttered, and countless ferocious spirits emerged from them with eerie laughter.

"The Demonic Sect's Nine Nether Soul-Seizing Array!"

"You, Zhao Guangming, dare to betray your sect and defect to the Blood Spirit Sect!"

He Zhengming cursed angrily.

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

Why waste time talking nonsense when you've fallen into their trap? Just wipe them out.

Too late and things will change.

As expected, the four members of the Zhao family disappeared into the Nine Nether Soul-Seizing Array and quickly vanished without a trace.

Countless vengeful spirits, aided by surging demonic energy, charged forward with eerie cries.

"disease!"

He Zhengming had already prepared the incantation and summoned an antique bronze bell, a magical artifact.

At his shout, the clapper inside the bronze bell struck the bell casing with a heavy thud.

"when!"

The invisible sonic attack reverberated and spread.

Those grotesque and ferocious spirits, just as they were about to approach He Zhengming and the others, were shaken to their core by the sound waves from the bronze bell magic weapon.

The ferocious spirits charging at the forefront were instantly annihilated.

Shen Xuan examined the bronze bell artifact with great interest.

Exceptional quality.

While dispersing the evil spirits, it did not cause any damage to its own teammates.

This amazed him.

It can even select the target of attack.

This is much better than his [Snake's Demonic Sound].

【Meteor Demon Sound】is a wide-range, indiscriminate area-of-effect attack.

As long as you are within its attack range, you will definitely be damaged.

"He Zhengming, as expected of a direct disciple of a Golden Core cultivator from the Qingyun Sect! Yulan will see how many vengeful spirits you can slay!"

Wu Yulan concealed herself within the formation, constantly urging the Demon Soul Banner to generate fierce spirits that attacked He Zhengming and the others.

Twenty-eight Foundation Establishment cultivators, centered around He Zhengming, each activated their protective spiritual shields and magical talismans to slay the endless stream of vengeful spirits.

Shen Xuan stood beside He Zhengming, using the [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique] to examine the Nine Nether Soul-Capturing Array.

He had previously practiced the Rao family's array formations.

Although it is only a first-order formation.

However, some basic principles of formations are the same.

Shen Xuan's eyes turned crimson.

After turning around in all directions.

Then I had a better understanding.

"Senior Brother He, fellow Daoists, don't get entangled with these vengeful spirits!"

"These vengeful spirits are all formed from demonic energy, not true ghosts or spirits!"

"The life gate of the formation is in the Xun wind position, in the southeast corner."

He Zhengming was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Excellent! Junior Brother Shen has found the array's core! In ten breaths, we'll attack together on the Demon Soul Banner in the Xunfeng position!"

He Zhengming is a direct disciple of the Golden Elixir Master.

It's more than enough to deal with the vengeful spirits formed by these formations.

However, continuing this stalemate and wasting spiritual energy is not a solution.

Upon hearing Shen Xuan's telepathic message, he immediately issued orders.

The bronze bell swelled in the wind, reaching a height of over ten zhang (approximately 33 meters).

He Zhengming activated the massive bronze bell, sending it hurtling through the air towards the Xunfeng position Demon Soul Banner with immense force.

(End of this chapter)